A.0.4 Update! More Optional Species!

A.0.4 Update: More Optional Species for the Great Cemetery! a. Animal Type: 1. Cave Spider (Initial Stats: 3/3/3/2/0) (Talents: Webbing, Burrowing) (Minimum Soul Level Requirement: Normal) (Reincarnation Cost: 500 Contribution Points) (Initial Resurrection Cost: 50 Contribution Points) b. Undead Type: 1. Skeleton Soldier (Initial Stats: 2/3/1/0/0) (Talent: Scare Aura) (Minimum Soul Level Requirement: Normal) (Reincarnation Cost: 100 Contribution Points) (Initial Resurrection Cost: 20 Contribution Points) 2. Cave Bone Spider (2/2/2/0/0) (Talent: Scare Aura) (Minimum Soul Level Requirement: Normal) (Reincarnation Cost: 100 Contribution Points) (Initial Resurrection Cost: 20 Contribution Points) 3. Undead Rat (1/2/3/0/0) (Talent: Scare Aura) (Minimum Soul Level Requirement: Normal) (Reincarnation Cost: 100 Contribution Points) (Initial Resurrection Cost: 20 Contribution Points)]

[Note: Due to technical reasons, after becoming a new species, the level is only retained to the lowest level of the current tier. For example: A Lv33 player reincarnating from a Skeleton Soldier to a Cave Spider will only retain their level up to Lv31 (Steel tier initial level). A Lv30 player reincarnating from a Skeleton Soldier to a Cave Spider will only retain their level up to LV11 (Bronze initial level). To avoid level loss, please consider carefully when choosing to reincarnate!]

Calamity Online Official Website Forum.

Before the 400 newly added Closed Beta players even entered the game, a pop-up window with an update reminder appeared before their eyes.

Old Man at the Village Entrance: "Wait, it just updated last night, how come there's another update today?!"

Can't Afford to Play: "Awesome!!!"

Gou Shi: "6666!"

Tonsils Have Something to Say: "This update speed is too fast!"

Mei Chuan Qiu Ku: "I wish the Closed Beta accounts were sent out faster. T.T"

Thunderbolt King Professor Yang: "Be content, you guys. Four updates in three days, a total of five hundred Closed Beta accounts, it's much faster than another game I'm still waiting for. (Eye roll)"

Heaven Defying Demon Emperor: "Reincarnation? Isn't that just switching characters? And the level system and quest system, needless to say, isn't this just copying Ming Shen? And since it's already said to be inferior to Ming Shen, why are people still playing it? Can the development team stop updating? (Question mark) (Question mark)"

Flower Monk Lin Daiyu: "Does the whole world have to revolve around you? (Red-faced with anger)"

Unruly Life: "LOL, does anyone actually believe this? I can make ten of these PPTs in a minute. Do you really believe someone is playing it?"

Thunderbolt King Professor Yang: "Hiss... Bro, have we met somewhere before? (Sweat)"

Knowledge Explosion: "Speaking of which, the newly updated Cave Spider is too OP, initial stats of 33320, a whole 5 stat points higher than the Skeleton Soldier! Is this number really not a typo?!"

Gou Shi: "The resurrection cost is a bit high, but it feels like it's not a problem at all compared to the strength. Strong stats and skills... I'm a little tempted. (Smirk)"

Xiao Wan Can't Get Enough: "B-but, if I play as a spider... I'd scare myself to death when I look in the mirror. (゜ロ゜)"

One Leaf Knows Autumn: "Well, and high stats don't necessarily mean strength, especially as the level increases, the advantage brought by initial stats will soon be filled. And relatively, some disadvantages will accompany the race for life."

Gou Shi: "For example?"

One Leaf Knows Autumn: "For example, weapons, you might directly have a few less equipment slots than others... With the realism of this game, at least I can't imagine a Cave Spider fighting with weapons. And reasonably suspecting, living things should have feeding needs, you might have to eat what spiders eat."

Gou Shi: "Holy crap! Then I'll just continue being a Skeleton Soldier! (Terrified)"

Shark Drop Things: "Eww, eww, eww!"

Old Man at the Village Entrance: "Now that you mention it, I suddenly think Skeleton Soldiers are pretty good. In comparison, the Cave Bone Spider and Undead Rat are just here for laughs!"

One Leaf Knows Autumn: "Not necessarily, it mainly depends on the gameplay. For example, the Undead Rat is small in size, coupled with its Agility advantage, playing a rogue with a stealth build is a good idea. And then there's the Cave Bone Spider... uh, I don't know what it's good for, maybe as a mount for other players? But it's obviously not as good as the Cave Spider, and the latter also comes with a control skill."

Mei Chuan Qiu Ku: "Got it! I'm going to find a way to trick my good bro into joining! (Lewd) (Lewd)"

Knowledge Explosion: "Don't you not have Closed Beta access yet?"

Gou Shi: "It'd be awkward if your good bro gets in before you. (Smirk)"

One Leaf Knows Autumn: "By the way, I have another discovery. Judging from the timing of the update and the content in the cutscene, the player's optional species seem to be related to the number of vassals of the 'Great Cemetery'."

Whale Fall North and South: "In other words, reincarnating into a Slime is feasible?"

One Leaf Knows Autumn: "I think it's fine, but considering the strength of the Slime... I advise you not to do that. (Sweat)"

Tanghulu: "Wait, if you vassalize surface humans, can you also reincarnate as a human?!"

One Leaf Knows Autumn: "Theoretically, you should be able to! But if I had to choose, I might still be more inclined to reincarnate as a demon with a higher ceiling."

"..."

Just as the netizens on the forum were hotly discussing the "Reincarnation System" of the A.0.4 Update, four hundred fresh noobs had successively entered the game.

Much to Leon's surprise.

He originally thought that Cave Spiders would be the players' first choice, but he didn't expect that most people were just talking the talk, and in the end, they still chose Skeleton Soldiers.

The second most popular was the Undead Rat.

The few Cave Spiders that existed were as rare as protected animals in his Great Cemetery, so few that you could count them on one hand.

Leon discovered that these guys with novel ideas were not to be trifled with, quite like his own style when he was wandering around Demon City back then.

While everyone's attention was focused on him, two little spiders who had just walked out of the Magic Array had already started shouting.

Failed Eel: "Paid mounts! 500 Hell Money per hour! Those who need it, DM me quickly!"

Failed Dirty Eel: "Second one is half price!"

Although the spiders controlled by the players were the kind that had just crawled out of spider eggs, after being infused with the power of faith from Calamity Online, their bodies had fully developed. Their round bodies were about one meter long, more than enough to carry a Skeleton Soldier.

Looking at the two Cave Spiders who were "selling themselves" on the spot, [China Server First Pig], who had also just crawled out of a spider egg, was instantly shocked.

"Holy crap?! Where's your dignity?"

Failed Eel: "What do you know? This is the correct way to use a Cave Spider!"

Failed Dirty Eel: "That's right! Otherwise, you won't even have equipment, how are you going to fight monsters? Are you really going to bite them with your mouth? That's too much."

China Server First Pig: "???"

Huh? For a moment, he couldn't figure out who was the real pervert, and who was the real answer to the version.

But to be honest, although Hell Money wasn't worth much, 500 Hell Money per hour was still a bit humorous.

Just as Brother Pig was wondering which sucker would buy it, three Skeleton Soldiers really did walk over from not far away.

It seemed like they were coming for them!

Long Xing Wan Li: "500 per hour, right? We need three here, a full package of 12 hours a day, okay? Main focus is grinding in the Sewer Corridor, we need you to listen to commands and not steal the last hit. Tasks and drop income are split 50/50... Uh, speaking of which, you guys don't seem to need equipment, so just go to the NPC shop to estimate the price and give you the cash."

The brother in the lead was a straightforward person, not even haggling over the price.

Failed Eel: "No problem, no problem!"

Failed Dirty Eel: "Let's go grind monsters!"

China Server First Pig: "Wait, buddy, I'm just passing by—"

Long Xing Wan Li: "500 RMB extra for working a full twelve hours a day, and an extra 100 RMB per hour for overtime. I'm talking about RMB."

China Server First Pig: "!!! Bro! Please, get on my back!"

Failed Eel: "Boss is awesome!"

Failed Dirty Eel: "Awesome!!!"

"Remember to DM me your card number."

Long Xing Wan Li gestured behind him, signaling the two to "get on board," then took the lead in straddling the mount.

Perhaps because of the eight legs, this mount was unexpectedly more stable than a horse, and it didn't shake at all when walking.

Long Xing Qian Li hesitated a bit.

"Is this... really okay?"

"It's a voluntary thing, what's not okay?"

Already riding on the back of a Cave Spider, Long Xing Bai Li said with a grin.

"Stop dawdling, it's just a game, didn't you play war games with the kids in the compound when you were little? If you say you didn't, I'll have to laugh at you... Let's go, let's go grind monsters!"

A spider-riding archer!

He's only missing the pointed ears to be a Night Elf! Qian Li sighed and finally climbed on.

It's not that she's afraid of spiders.

It's just that riding on a strange man's (woman's) body feels weird...

On the other side, watching the departing trio of rich players, the newbies all showed envious expressions.

It's true what they say, some people are born riding horses, and some people are born as snails.

Watching the "Spider Cavalry" team disappear into the distance, Hu Wan's face showed a subtle expression.

"Those guys are still the same."

Even if it's a zero-dollar game, I'll still spend money to show you.

One Leaf Knows Autumn teased.

"Looks like you guys are old friends."

"No... I'm actually not familiar with them, I should have told you, but for some reason, they seem to know me," Hu Wan sighed and said, "Never mind, let's go grind monsters too... Sewer Corridor? Or Spider Cave? You decide."

After the Weave Shadow Nest surrendered, players can still attack the "Non-Green Name Cave Spiders" in the Maze—simply put, they are "wild monsters" outside the Weave Shadow Nest or small tribes scattered in the corners of the Maze.

The areas with the highest monster density have been marked on the map of the first floor of the underground Maze.

By the way, shortly after the CG animation of the Weave Shadow Nest's surrender ended, the Official Website forum updated the structure map of the first floor of the underground Maze.

It includes not only the original Maze but also the part that the Weave Shadow Nest expanded along the periphery of the Maze.

Although the minimap and positioning functions are still not available, confirming your location is much easier than before by combining some special signs and intersections in the Maze.

One Leaf Knows Autumn pondered for a while and said.

"The task of hunting Lizardmen has just been updated, let's go to the Sewer Corridor to grind Contribution Points, and help you reach Black Iron first... By the way, have you decided whether to reincarnate? If you do, it's best to do it when you just reach LV4, so you can minimize the loss of experience."

"I've already decided," Hu Wan smiled and said, "I'm going to try the Undead Rat, I feel like it will suit me better than the Skeleton Soldier."

One Leaf Knows Autumn: "Thief, huh? Feels like it suits you better than a Skeleton Soldier, but there won't be any guides to follow for a new class. Think it through."

Hu Wan waved his hand dismissively.

"Tch, do we professional players even care about that? Besides, aren't I got you?"

Being flattered so directly, One Leaf Knows Autumn was a little embarrassed and chuckled.

"Thanks for the compliment... It's getting late, let's set off as soon as possible, lest all the monsters get farmed by those Guild Masters."

Hu Wan smiled and bumped fists with him.

"Alright! Let's go!"

With the mighty Skeleton Soldier sea, the two quickly disappeared into the entrance of the Maze.

At the same time, on the other side, Arakdo, who had just visited the Demon Lord, was hurrying back to the Weave Shadow Nest, bringing Your Majesty Demon Lord's decree to His Majesty "Cave Lord" Arachinos...

After learning that Your Majesty Demon Lord had chopped up the four-legged crawlers' envoy, acknowledged the existence of the Weave Shadow Nest, and permitted her and her children to have a place in the Maze, Arachinos was as excited as a 5000-kilogram child, dancing with joy in the Palace woven from spiderwebs.

"Wonderful! This is just wonderful! Ah... Demon God is above, you truly understand who the real loyalists are!"

Her previous disloyal remarks seemed to have been completely thrown behind her big butt.

After the excitement, Arachinos regained her dignified demeanor, looking down at the warrior prostrating beneath her.

"Arakdo, you are a truly loyal subject. Thanks to you, our Weave Shadow Nest has obtained this precious chance to breathe... Speak, what reward do you desire?"

Watching the Queen lick her lips, Arakdo took a step back, trembling, and offered advice.

"Your Majesty... As your most loyal warrior, I need no reward. To witness your and the Weave Shadow Nest's great glory is the ultimate reward for me."

Speaking to this point, Arakdo paused for a moment, quietly observing Her Majesty the Queen's expression.

Seeing that the latter seemed to be in a good mood, he then quietly continued.

"Also... Please understand my difficulties. In that kind of situation, I had no choice but to agree to that lord's request."

Arachinos looked down at him, and a hint of stagnation appeared in her originally good mood.

"What did you promise him?"

Not daring to hide anything, Arakdo quickly explained the Demon Lord's request in detail, and then waited anxiously for the Queen's punishment.

However, the development of events exceeded his expectations.

He was not picked up by the Queen to be eaten as a snack, nor did he hear the deafening scolding.

Lord Arachinos seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, her huge body lazily lying on the spiderweb.

"Is that all? Fulfill his request."

Just 2000 errand-running spiders, plus 1000 "Hunter" spider eggs, at most it would take her a few months to gather them for that guy.

And in exchange, the Demon Lord would guarantee the safety of the Weave Shadow Nest... This deal was actually quite cost-effective.

Although Arachinos had also fantasized about spreading her footprints throughout the entire Ten Thousand Ren Mountain Range, becoming a third-party force that could stand against the surface and Hell, but upon closer thought, that kind of thing was indeed too troublesome.

She convinced herself again.

Actually...

She didn't dislike being attached to the strong that much, it's just that her children were too weak, and she had to put on the crown and be strong.

Praise Demon God!

Praise Demon Lord!

Praise Hell!

The clever High-level Demons hadn't forgotten this place! It was all just a misunderstanding, she should just be her "little male spider" in peace.

Seeing the Queen settle down and the Palace no longer jumping around, Arakdo also breathed a sigh of relief... although a faint disappointment soon floated in his heart.

In his original plan, feigned submission was only to buy time for development, but at this moment, the feeling Queen gave him was... this is also good? What a pity.

He once thought Arachinos was an apostle sent by Demon God to save them, after all, such a huge Cave Spider had never been born in their nest.

But now it seems that it was all just his misunderstanding, that lord was the real "Chosen One" who came to save them.

It goes without saying who deserves his loyalty more.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to take two thousand clansmen to support Lord Demon Lord's plan... that lord's temper is elusive, and I am worried that your other children may not be able to serve him well."

Arachinos waved a forelimb casually and said lazily.

"Go, Arakdo, you must serve that lord well. Also, remember to say hello to him for me."

Arakdo bowed and said.

"As you command."